Chocolate, Banana and Almond Ice Cream (No Added Sugar)
Chocolate, banana and almond ice cream is a naturally sweet frozen dessert made with just three wholesome ingredients: ripe bananas, almonds and cocoa powder. The Thermomix TM7 grinds and blends everything into a velvety, scoopable treat without any added sugar, making it an ideal guilt-free dessert or snack for the whole family.
About this recipe
Chocolate, Banana and Almond Ice Cream made in the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of dessert recipe that proves you do not need refined sugar for a truly indulgent treat. With only bananas, almonds and cocoa powder, this all-in-one kitchen machine transforms three humble ingredients into a silky, scoopable ice cream that tastes far more decadent than its short ingredient list suggests. The secret lies in using fully ripened, frozen bananas: their natural sugars concentrate as they ripen, delivering a caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with the deep bitterness of cocoa and the nutty richness of freshly ground almonds. The TM7 takes care of every step, from grinding the almonds to a fine flour, to blending the frozen fruit into a creamy soft-serve texture without a separate ice cream maker. It is an ideal quick dessert for weeknight dinners, children's parties or a light summer treat, and it fits effortlessly into vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free diets.
Preparation tips
- Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots, as their natural sweetness intensifies during ripening. Peel and freeze them in slices the day before so they blend into a creamy ice cream base without any icy chunks.
- Serve the ice cream immediately after blending for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer it to a freezer container and let it soften slightly at room temperature before scooping into bowls or cones.
- For a nut-free version suitable for school lunchboxes, replace the almonds with sunflower seeds or simply omit them and add a spoonful of rolled oats for body and a gentle chewiness.
Recipe variations
- Berry twist: swap the cocoa powder for a handful of frozen strawberries or raspberries to create a fruity pink variation, keeping the banana base and ground almonds exactly the same for a refreshing summer dessert.
- Festive version: add a pinch of cinnamon, a splash of orange zest and a few broken dark chocolate shards after blending for a Christmas-style choc-orange ice cream that feels far more indulgent than its three-ingredient base.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds the almonds into a fine flour that blends invisibly into the creamy banana base. [Grinding]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix turns frozen bananas and cocoa into velvety soft-serve ice cream in seconds without an ice cream maker. [Mixing]
- Precise weighing - Weigh the cocoa powder and almonds directly in the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for consistent flavour every batch. [Weighing]
- Rapid chopping - The Thermomix chops the frozen banana pieces quickly so no icy lumps remain in the finished ice cream. [Chopping]
- Cooling function - The TM7 cools the mixture rapidly for an ideal scoopable texture before serving. [Heating]
Ingredients
- bananas
- almonds
- cocoa powder